The Ponziani Opening enjoys a long history, but for some unknown reason it has been neglected in recent times.
Don't be fooled by its apparently harmless reputation: the Ponziani is full of tricks and catches many unsuspecting opponents by surprise. It's also a perfect weapon for those who don't fancy learning the masses of theory associated with more . . .
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Play the Alekhine
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The Alekhine is arguably the most forcing and aggressive reply to 1 e4. Black immediately forces the pace and drags the game onto his own favored territory. This strategy is not without risk, but those who specialize in the Alekhine find that the opening has a real practical sting and quick-strike potential.
This book describes the main positional and tactical . . .
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Ten Ways to Succeed in the Opening, Middlegame & Endga...
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Give young chess players a head-start with this set of three books designed particularly for those who want to learn to play chess better.
Each book in the series uses clear language and lots of fun diagrams-- with cartoons to brighten the mixto teach basic chess principles in the three parts of the game.
The books are titled Ten Ways to Succeed . . .
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Improve Your Chess at Any Age
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In August 2008 Andres D. Hortillosa entered the New England Masters. It was a brave choice for any player to compete in such a tough event, but it proved to be an inspired decision. He exceeded all expectations and was rewarded with a FIDE international rating of 2199. This, however, was no overnight success; it was the result of systematic work. How did he achieve such outstanding . . .
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Kasparov: How His Predecessors Misled Him About Chess
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Humorous--a little tongue in cheek--with a grin the authors say this book is a "unique reaction to a unique collection of creative works."
In his best-selling series, My Great Predecessors, Gary Kasparovg deeply analyzed the styles of twelve previous world champions and praised their important contributions to chess.
But in this book--a . . .
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Ten Ways to Succeed in the Opening
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Have you ever looked at the start position of a chess game and wondered what on earth to do? Or do you get bored playing the same moves game after game?
This book has been written for young players who would like to play the opening better. As well as explaining the key principles, it also introduced a couple of exciting openings for junior players.
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Ten Ways to Succeed in the Middlegame
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This easy to read and understand book tells young players about the heart of chess--the Middlegame. It is written in a format designed specifically for young players and is illustrated throughout with many great diagrams and cartoons to keep interest high.
Young players will learn how to think about their position, how to spot tactics and work out combination of . . .
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Ten Ways to Succeed in the Endgame
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This easy to read and understand book tells young players how to play the Endgame better. It is written in a format designed specifically for young players and is illustrated throughout with many great diagrams and cartoons to keep interest high.
Young players will learn how to make the most of the few pieces left and how to get an extra queen. They need to . . .